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[moondog]

any word on this for 2012?  couldn't see any other recent threads about btbs.  thanks

[Kaos]

I assume it's on, already in my training schedule!

[TropicThunder]

Everyones favourite run to kick off their New Year Resolutions....or excuse to earn a few more cold ones!!!

http://www.coolrunni...The_Black_Stump

[superflake]

A great way to start the New Year. Usually foggy early on in the bush, much like the head.
Then it becomes stinking hot on the climb back up from the ferry.
Wouldn't miss it.  

[TFive]

love this run , always look forward to it

[Animal]

I'm doing this run on Sunday (18th Dec) starting at 6am from the Community Centre, pace will be easy to start with but building into a solid run on the downhill to the ferry and then good pace to the Castle. The downhill back to ferry will be fast & aim to push the uphill back towards Berowra.

Great training prior to Bogong, anyone welcome to join in.

Cheers

[Beanie]

I am in for the Party Poopers option this year as I hope to get home before my 13 year old son wakes up. I usually do this run alternate Sundays when I am short of time and start at 5am ..... any takers?

[runhard]

I will be in again. Last year was tough in the heat!   Have put the family holiday off a day so I could run!  All about priorities    Might need to start early but will wait and see.


RH

[didit7]

I'm in for the full monty .. can't miss it after such a fun last year

Edited by didit7, 14 December 2011 - 09:12 PM.

[ratdog]

In like Flynn for the full monty.

[Action]

Some clarification please... the wiki says a start of 7am (from memory, the traditional start time), but 6:00, 6:30 and 6:40 have variously been mentioned.  I know it is fatass, and I prefer an earlier start.... so... who is doing what???

[TropicThunder]

Action, on 17 December 2011 - 03:09 PM, said:

Some clarification please... the wiki says a start of 7am (from memory, the traditional start time), but 6:00, 6:30 and 6:40 have variously been mentioned.  I know it is fatass, and I prefer an earlier start.... so... who is doing what???

Rod, Burglar & some others start early - unsure if it's to beat the heat or get back quicker to some cold   cans...

[superflake]

Action, on 17 December 2011 - 03:09 PM, said:

Some clarification please... the wiki says a start of 7am (from memory, the traditional start time), but 6:00, 6:30 and 6:40 have variously been mentioned.  I know it is fatass, and I prefer an earlier start.... so... who is doing what???

6am to beat the heat. 7am is usual start time.

[errorfilenotfound]

I am not sure about this year but I do remember the traditional 7am time to allow people from wollongong and port macquarie/newcastle time to get there.

[CCor]

I hope to be in. Trying to convince my partner we should spend New years with her family. An odd request... "O look there just happens to be a Fatass on the next day, how about that!"

[horseboy]

I am keen but currently car-free.  Am in Pyrmont... anyone nearby like to lend a helping hand? *smiles sweetly*

[CCor]

I'm in!   Would like to start at 6 because i think i might be out there a while.

[rodthehornet]

superflake, on 17 December 2011 - 06:45 PM, said:

6am to beat the heat. 7am is usual start time.

Regular 6am grouping.  Feel free to pop along Action.  Would be handy to get a handle of the opposition.

[Action]

rodthehornet, on 21 December 2011 - 07:34 PM, said:

Regular 6am grouping.  Feel free to pop along Action.  Would be handy to get a handle of the opposition.

6am it is.

...but don't exect any "handle on this opposition".... I am in heavy training.  am doing high miles.  Dont' plan to cane it.  Will be cruising.  Am having a late night so won't be at my best. carrying an injury. I expect the weather will be too hot/cold/humid/wet/dry. Too hilly at this stage. Missed the ferry - twice. Dog ate my homework.  

[brewer]

Action, on 21 December 2011 - 07:57 PM, said:

...but don't exect any "handle on this opposition".... I am in heavy training.  am doing high miles.  Dont' plan to cane it.  Will be cruising.  Am having a late night so won't be at my best. carrying an injury. I expect the weather will be too hot/cold/humid/wet/dry. Too hilly at this stage. Missed the ferry - twice. Dog ate my homework.  

He's gunna smoke it and leave you feeling like you're standing still.

[THE KEG]

If weather remains cool and I have a not too heavy night will be in for the Pooper. Have not run this for 3 years now. I remenber the hill..................

[thomo]

The vast majority start at 7:00am. Great atmosphere.

There has been no mention of the drink fairies dropping off drinks. So be prepared to start with plenty of fluids on board. There is a tap from memory just before Berowra ferry on the Hornsby side to top up.

If there are other taps please post.

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Date/Time of next run
7am, Saturday 1st January 2011
Almost every year there are bushfires around New Year. This plays havoc with the run scheduling and communications to runners - as always check this webpage as it will give the very latest info on the status of the run. In keeping with the Fatass tradition (of doing whatever you want) there is no problem in starting early to avoid some of the heat.

Start Location
Berowra Community Hall, at roundabout at junction of Crowley Rd and Berowra Waters Rd, Berowra, New South Wales. This is approx 35km / 20 miles North of the Sydney CBD, which is 30 mins to an hour's drive depending on time/traffic. Berowra is also well-served by a train line, the station being 500 metres from the start (New Year's Day usually has a weekend service). Finish Location
Same as start.

[philk]

haven't really thought this through in too much detail as yet & need to check distances, but......depending on how i feel & if the weather is cool I may just extend this to 42k as a great way to start the new year - cross the railway/highway & finish at Bobbin Head via Apple Tree Bay - i.e 'Beyond the BTBS'

chances are slim, but if it does happen at all, will be seriously slow

[Jogger]

philk - originally we had a run called the "lost worlds of kuringai" but it was pretty tough, so we shortened it by half and called it "beyond the black stump" as the area had just been burnt by fire. The original unabridged version is here:
http://www.coolrunni...undetails.shtml

[caleb]

I will be there for the 7am start, carrying an injury but not enough of one to start at 6.
See you there

[Antony]

Fat Ass Virgin!  Looking forward to my first FA run.  Going for the Full Monty - can't wait.  Weather's looking good too, not too hot

[philk]

thanks for the note Kevin/Jogger - very interesting. If the forecast is accurate & depending how I feel, I may just push on.

[Gento]

Was always hot on this run, see if this year will be any different.
Have a great run!
Won't be there though

[ScamBullant]

Missed 2011, so must be time to pack the banjo and wander north. Will see if I can't convince the circus to follow

Enjoy

[TFive]

Gento, on 25 December 2011 - 08:21 PM, said:

Was always hot on this run, see if this year will be any different.
Have a great run!
Won't be there though

Oh no ! Will miss you .

[ratdog]

Should I bring along my sprinkler for afterwards?

Youtube linky

[thomo]

ratdog, on 26 December 2011 - 08:06 PM, said:

Should I bring along my sprinkler for afterwards?

Youtube linky

Would be a perfect setup for Hornsby side of the ferry before you climb up the cliff face.

[jan]

Hello,

Family commitments mean I will not be able to put out the drinks at the 'Black Stump' this time around. Sorry about the late notice.

I will miss catching up with everyone, but I hope that normal service will resume on New Years Day 2013.

All the best for the New Year, and have a great run!

Jan

[superflake]

Temp looks ok for Sunday.

Min 14 Max 24 and sunny.

With only water at the ferry down and back, make sure you take a hydration belt or a camelbak with you as you have about 16ks from the ferry up to the Castle and back with no water.

Thanks for all the other years Jan. And Happy New Year.

[Martin Dugdale]

once again I find myself without transport, is anyone leaving from the Hills that could give me a lift. there and back would be good

[Louie de Fly]

Hi
Will be there on Sunday not sure when I will be starting but could be a long day
Have something else planed depending how the day goes so don't wait up
Hope everyone's training goes well
All the best
Lou

[Action]

Looks like the early start (6am) has at least half a dozen starters... any more?

And watch out for the RBT on the Pacific Hwy - a feature every year that I have run Black Stump.

[Choppersan]

Unfortunately I have to work tomorrow morning so I did the run myself this morning. What a great run! The trail is in good condition overall, but be careful of the loose death cookies on the last couple of kms descending to the castle. Enjoy!

Edited by Choppersan, 31 December 2011 - 01:23 PM.

[Colin]

Action, on 31 December 2011 - 12:49 PM, said:

And watch out for the RBT on the Pacific Hwy - a feature every year that I have run Black Stump.

If you need to watch out for that you are probably heading in the wrong direction.   

[Jo Be]

Action, on 31 December 2011 - 12:49 PM, said:

Looks like the early start (6am) has at least half a dozen starters... any more?

If I make it to the start it will be for 6am.

[kolya]

I'll be there for 6am with a friend. Excited for a great start to 2012.

[BeesKnees]

with the intention of coming along tomorrow I now am the proud owner of a camelback can't see anywhere if you are allowed to freeze it. Can someone help me, apparently there is an app about it but I don't own a fancy phone.

[Eagle]

A great challenging run and a great way to start the year but I will not be there   . Have a great morning.

[errorfilenotfound]

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I now am the proud owner of a camelback can't see anywhere if you are allowed to freeze it. Can someone help me,

don't freeze it. camelbaks have a habit of leaking and water expands when frozen putting pressure on the seams and increasing the risk of a leak. putting ice cubes in it before you leave or even if you stop off at a garage on the way $4 for 5litres of ice is a good deal (or make your own of course).

[Innes]

Will be there at 6
Doing a loop to bobbin head and back to car
Afterwards as well...

[Beanie]

Action, on 31 December 2011 - 12:49 PM, said:

Looks like the early start (6am) has at least half a dozen starters... any more?

Will be there at 6am for short option only.

[Spud]

About to head off to a NY eve  party so will not be in attendance tomorrow. Enjoy all. Cracking way to kick off the running year.

[ratdog]

I have got 2 esky's full of bottled water and ice that I will put out on the course.  They are only 30 litre esky's.

One Esky will be at the normal place, End of McCallums Ave

the other will be on the Eastern Side of the Ferry, near the water tap.  

Be a tidy Aussie.  Dont litter.

[Jogger]

Sorry but I was a late scratching - was out chaperoning my kids & others (5 teenagers) and got home at 3.20am. Given I would have got up at 4.30am to make the 7am start I just didn't have the heart (balls?). If I was home an hour or 2 earlier I may have made it.

[Innes]

Jogger, on 01 January 2012 - 10:16 AM, said:

Sorry but I was a late scratching - was out chaperoning my kids & others (5 teenagers) and got home at 3.20am. Given I would have got up at 4.30am to make the 7am start I just didn't have the heart (balls?). If I was home an hour or 2 earlier I may have made it.

Similar story for me...
I am running this tomorrow starting at 06:00 am with a bonus loop to Jerusalem bay thrown in at the end,
Anyone who missed today, welcome to join ...